The Ningaloo Whale Shark Festival is on again in 2015, from Thursday May 21 to Sunday May 24. The festival will begin with a family movie night at Exmouth’s Federation Park, then dress up and enjoy Friday night’s Festival Gala at the Novotel Ningaloo Resort.
On Saturday join in the fun run with breakfast to...

The Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) is the world's largest living fish, growing up to 18m in length. These placid plankton feeders have a distinct pattern of white spots and stripes that is unique to each individual. Whale Sharks have a possible life span of more than 100 years as they cruise the oceans of the world.

About Our Festival

The Ningaloo Whaleshark Festival highlights the community’s relationship with the yearly visitation of the whale shark.

The festival’s objective is to bring together government departments, business,industries and community members to strengthen their relationships whilst enhancing the education and celebration of the Whale Shark and its annual visit to Ningaloo.

The Whaleshark Festival is for all ages and is possibly the only event in honour of that unique, spectacular creature, the whale shark which is recognised both nationally and internationally.